The cheapest and fastest trains from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester
Cheapest price
$72
Average price
$107
Fastest journey
2 h 4 m
Average duration
2 h 7 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
138 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester will cost around $107 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $72.
Of the 5 trains that leave London Heathrow Airport for Leicester on Wed, Nov 05, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct trains cover the 138 km distance in an average of 2 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 4 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 2 h 11 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare bus and train for London Heathrow Airport to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €39.
Distance: 85 miles (138 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | 
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€93 Average price  | €15 Average price Cheapest | 
2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time*  | 3h 28m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time*  | 
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Live departures
London Heathrow Airport to Leicester train times
The table below shows live departures for London Heathrow Airport to Leicester trains for today, Tuesday, November 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets  | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]()  | 1:32 PM London Heathrow Airport | 2h14   | 3:46 PM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]()  | 8:25 PM London Heathrow Airport | 2h11   | 10:36 PM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, November 5 | |||||
![]()  | 8:15 AM London Heathrow Airport | 2h31   | 10:46 AM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]()  | 9:15 AM London Heathrow Airport | 2h20   | 11:35 AM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]()  | 10:32 AM London Heathrow Airport | 2h04   | 12:36 PM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]()  | 12:55 PM London Heathrow Airport | 2h11   | 3:06 PM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester
Distance 85 miles (138 km)  | 
Average train duration 1h 55m  | 
Cheapest ticket price $48 (€39)  | 
Trains per day 20  | 
Fastest train 1h 59m  | 
First train 07:15  | 
Last train 21:25  | 
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester start from as low as $48 (€39) if booked well in advance.
 - Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $114 (€93) depending on the train type and class.
 
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, Elizabeth Line from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester trainsEast Midlands Trains, Elizabeth Line trains will get you between London Heathrow Airport and Leicester from $12 (€10). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester

popular train stations
Popular train stations from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
 
- Car Park: Short stay car park
 
- Staff help available: Yes
 - Step free access coverage: Yes
 - Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
 - Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
 - Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
 - Accessible toilets: Yes
 - Ramp for train access: Yes
 - Wheelchairs available: Yes
 - Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
 
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
 - National key toilets: Yes
 - Baby changing facilities: Yes
 
- Storage sheltered: Yes
 - Storage location: Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park.
 - Storage CCTV: Yes
 
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
 - Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
 - Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
 
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front
 
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